Gumbo’s nostalgic journey, in black and white, took him back to high school days living in Heidelberg, Germany as an Army brat. Heidelberg is one of Germany’s most attractive cities, the seat of its oldest university and—by virtue of not having…
This fearsome fountain sits in a square near the Cathedral, the Alcazar and other centers of traditional power in Seville, but it’s a relatively recent addition. It was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. And it’s not alone: Seville’s…
The 18th Annual Tribeca Art Walk, known as TOAST, will be happening May 9-12. From the event website, ” Since 1995, some of Manhattan’s finest artists have opened their work spaces to the public to take a free, self-guided tour. ” …
The Parthenon, sitting in ruins atop the Acropolis in Athens, is arguably one of the world’s most famous landmarks, instantly recognizable to millions around the world. And yet, unlike such others as the Eiffel Tower or the Brooklyn Bridge, it…
Where do you begin writing about the Alhambra? It’s one of the most famous places in the world, yes. It has a history that is both shorter than one might expect, and more complex. A residence, a fortress, a monument, a museum…no easy description….
In a city famous for its glitz and glamour, the Bellagio resort stands out for its beautiful architecture and art. Famous for its musical fountain show on the Strip and its wonderful Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the Bellagio…
Few of Europe’s medieval neighborhoods can have as varied a history as Granada’s hill-climbing Albaicin. Many others share the narrow streets, twisting lanes, hidden courtyards and sudden vistas, but this one is unique, and a UNESCO World…
The official website of the City of Paris is full of fascinating links, both in French and (sometimes well-translated) English. Here ‘ s a link to a list of Paris’ less-likely museums.
Vienna’s Karlskirche, arguably the city’s finest Baroque building, was built starting in 1716 under the patronage of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles (Karl) VI—but it’s not actually named for him.
Throughout Andalucia, in Southern Spain, every tour and every site tells some part of a story of conquest and reconquest, of Moors driving out Visigoths, and falling in turn over centuries to Christian kingdoms. And yet, when one of those Christian…
Gumbo’s nostalgic journey, in black and white, took him back to high school days living in Heidelberg, Germany as an Army brat. Heidelberg is one of Germany’s most attractive cities, the seat of its oldest university and—by virtue of not having…
This fearsome fountain sits in a square near the Cathedral, the Alcazar and other centers of traditional power in Seville, but it’s a relatively recent addition. It was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. And it’s not alone: Seville’s…
The 18th Annual Tribeca Art Walk, known as TOAST, will be happening May 9-12. From the event website, ” Since 1995, some of Manhattan’s finest artists have opened their work spaces to the public to take a free, self-guided tour. ” …
The Parthenon, sitting in ruins atop the Acropolis in Athens, is arguably one of the world’s most famous landmarks, instantly recognizable to millions around the world. And yet, unlike such others as the Eiffel Tower or the Brooklyn Bridge, it…
Where do you begin writing about the Alhambra? It’s one of the most famous places in the world, yes. It has a history that is both shorter than one might expect, and more complex. A residence, a fortress, a monument, a museum…no easy description….
In a city famous for its glitz and glamour, the Bellagio resort stands out for its beautiful architecture and art. Famous for its musical fountain show on the Strip and its wonderful Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the Bellagio…
Few of Europe’s medieval neighborhoods can have as varied a history as Granada’s hill-climbing Albaicin. Many others share the narrow streets, twisting lanes, hidden courtyards and sudden vistas, but this one is unique, and a UNESCO World…
The official website of the City of Paris is full of fascinating links, both in French and (sometimes well-translated) English. Here ‘ s a link to a list of Paris’ less-likely museums.
Vienna’s Karlskirche, arguably the city’s finest Baroque building, was built starting in 1716 under the patronage of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles (Karl) VI—but it’s not actually named for him.
Throughout Andalucia, in Southern Spain, every tour and every site tells some part of a story of conquest and reconquest, of Moors driving out Visigoths, and falling in turn over centuries to Christian kingdoms. And yet, when one of those Christian…
